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Chapter 49: Silverstreak
"Do not interfere!"
"I'm a doctor. I am supposed to interfere."
A small sigh escaped my lips as I remembered the time I interfered the talk between the Primes and Samuel. It has been three weeks since that day. Three long weeks, I have been haunted by horrible dreams of the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons for the AllSpark. Every night, I would be woken up by a different part of the war. In one of the dreams, I think I even spotted Sideswipe and Sunstreaker with another Autobot, a female Autobot to be exact. In that dream, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker along with the female Autobot fought alongside each other like a team. I really want to find out more about this female Autobot…
But sadly, the scene changed to Megatron aiming his cannon to Optimus' helm. Not wanting to see Optimus' head get blasted off, even though I knew he survived, I woke up and Ironhide caught me. He was still discussing about operation Firestorm with Optimus and exactly at midnight, he found out that I was still awake. He looked through the window in my room and checked if there was any Decepticons in my room. It took me a half an hour to explain to him that it was just a nightmare.
Perhaps this is the way of the Primes to punish someone who interfere their conversation.
"Is something bothering your processor?" A deep voice asked, startling me.
I spun around and found the Autobots' SIC and most trusted officer. I placed a hand over my chest, my heartbeat steadying down to its normal beat as I exhaled a deep sigh of relief. The black and white mech chuckled lightly, blue optics dimming slightly.
"I apologize for startling you, youngling." Prowl apologized as he stared down, electric blue optics gleaming brightly. He kneeled down to my level and offered a ride on his hand—I mean servo. I smiled a bit and carefully climb up. He brought me up to sit on his shoulder so he could still type something in his data-pad. I stared down to the floor and paled. I'm still not used to sitting up in a high place and Prowl is one of the tallest mech around base. His frame shook a little as he chuckled once more. "Do not worry, Jennifer. I would not let you fall." He continued.
I gave a smile, "I know you won't," I replied, but I was still trying to find something to cling on. It's not that I don't trust him or anything, but I'm a bit afraid of heights. "Where are we going?" I asked aloud.
"To my office," Prowl replied calmly as I saw him write something to his data-pad in Cybertronian maybe? I raised an eyebrow. Why did Prowl want me to go with him to his office? I'm pretty sure I haven't done anything wrong. He must have seen my confused look and chuckled lightly. I stared at the side of his helm with a frown. "It is not about what you have done. It is about something else I want to talk about because it concerns you, Jennifer." He said with a stern voice.
Another confused look showed up to my face. "'Something that concerns me'? I don't have any health problems, Ratchet made sure of that." I said confusedly.
Prowl vented as the doors to his office slides open. "It may also concern your health, Jennifer." He said, placing me down to his large desk. I sometimes wonder, where on Earth did they find any furniture that HUGE? I shrugged the question away from my mind to focus on Prowl. I sat down on his desk on a cross-legged position. The SIC also sat down on his huge chair. Again, where did they get those? "As I said before, I want to discuss about your 'recharging problems'." He placed his elbows on the desk and servos in front of his mouth.
I tilted my head, trying to act dumb. I don't want him to worry. "What do you mean? I don't have any 'recharging problems'." I replied, trying to convince him.
Prowl let out a small vent, his door-wings dropped. That cannot be a good sign. "Jennifer… I know that you are lying," His electric blue eyes now staring into mine. I let out a defeat sigh, my shoulder slumps down in disappointment. "I receive a report from Ironhide saying that you woke up at the middle of the night, am I correct?" he asked.
"Yes…" I admitted with a long sigh.
Prowl nodded, "I see and Ironhide also says since that day he caught you are awake, he has kept his scanners on high alert and he found you always waking up either between midnight to three in the morning, correct?" he asked again.
I nodded lazily, "Yes… you're correct."
"May I ask what you are dreaming about?" Prowl questioned.
I hesitated for a moment, "Well… If I tell you about it, would you keep it as a secret between us two?" I said pointing to him and to myself a few times while staring into his blue optics. I saw him raised an optic ridge. "It's kind of… personal and I don't want anyone to know about this… not even Optimus." I continued.
Prowl vented heavily, his optics dimming for a few seconds and it lights back up again. "Alright, I agree with your term, Jennifer… But I want the full story. Do you agree with my term?" he asked.
I nodded my head. "I agree." I answered with a small smile.
"You may start, my audio receptors are listening." Prowl said, leaning back on his chair.
I took a deep breath before starting. "The dreams began to haunt me ever since we came back from Egypt. I think it was because I interrupted the conversation between Samuel and the Primes. They look pretty pissed off when I suddenly appeared." I scratched the back of my neck sheepishly. I paused for a moment to see Prowl's reaction. His expression was serious, like he was listening to every word I'm saying. I cleared my throat and continued, "Well… Since that day, I've been having these… nightmares about a war, your war to be precise."
Prowl raised an optic ridge. "'Our war'? The war for the AllSpark?" he asked.
I nodded, "Yes… Your war, but what I have in my dreams are the part where you guys were still at… uh—Cybertron." A small frown appeared as I know Cybertron is a sensitive word for the Autobots. Well, I mean—it was their home planet. Prowl didn't respond to my answer, so I continue on with my story. "I saw the Autobots and Decepticons fought each other and every single night, I dreamt about a different part of the war." I explained.
Prowl gave a nod, "Ah… so these vision that you are having—the fall of Cybertron—are the nightmares?" He asked, leaning forward.
"Yes, if that is what you call it…" I agreed with a nervous tone. We both stayed quiet for a few minutes. The ticking sounds from the clock were the only thing that we hear for the past few minutes. A small sigh escaped my lips as I ran my fingers through my hair. Then, I remembered something…The female Autobot who was with Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. Maybe, Prowl knows about her. "Prowl? Can I ask you one question?" I lifted my head.
The SIC's optics stared at me, "What do you want to ask, youngling?"
"Do you know any femme?" I asked.
"There are a lot of femmes in Cybertron, Jennifer." Prowl stated.
I gave a short laugh. I should be more specific. "Yes, I know that…" I chuckled and Prowl joined in before I stopped. "What I meant was… Do you know any femme who's close to Sideswipe and Sunstreaker? I saw her in one of my dreams. She was fighting alongside with the twins at some town, I think? The battle took place at a somewhat a street with a giant structural building, the tallest and biggest one there…" I explained, trying to narrow the result out for Prowl.
"Tyger Pax…" Prowl murmured, but that reached my ears. Tyger Pax, huh? What an interesting name for a city. The SIC's optics dimmed for a minute and it shined brightly once more. A smile appeared on his lips as he looks down at me. "Ah… I remember now. I have sent Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, and Silverstreak to Tyger Pax to scout the area. The three of them were ambushed by the Decepticons, but they manage to hold them all off until backup came." He chuckled.
I looked at Prowl, amazed. "Wow…" I gawked, even though I didn't see it in real live. I heard him chuckle as he saw me gawking and with a 'wow' expression. I come back to reality after a few seconds. I shook my head and grinned sheepishly, but it was soon replaced by a confused frown. "Prowl… Who's Silverstreak?" I asked curiously.
Prowl vented and soon smiled. "Maybe, you should ask Sideswipe and Sunstreaker for that question." he said and I nodded. The black and white mech offered a servo for me to climb on. I climb on his black servo and gently, he placed me down to the floor. "You are dismissed." He said.
I smiled up at him. "Promise to keep everything we talked about as a secret?" I asked before walking out of his office.
Prowl placed a servo over his chest plates. "You have my word, Jennifer." He said.
I nodded and walked towards the large double doors and suddenly, there was a banging sound coming from outside. I stopped on my tracks as Prowl lifted his helm up to stare at the large double doors. After a few seconds of banging the large door, it suddenly stopped.
"'Ey, Prowler!" I face-palmed. It was Skids and when there's Skids around, Mudflap is around too. "We want ta ask 'ya somethin'!" The small green Autobot shouted as he enters the office with his twin.
Prowl let out a heavy vent before standing up. "What is it that you twins want? Can you not see that I am busy?" he asked.
Mudflap exchange gaze from Prowl to me. A mischievous grin appeared on his facial plates. "Well lookie 'ere Skids! It's Blondie! 'Ey Blondie! How've 'ya been?" the red mech asked.
I scratched the back of my neck. "Uh… Hello Mudflap. Hello Skids. I have been well, thank you for asking." I answered, bowing my head a little.
"'Ya hear that 'Flap? She ain't a wuss like Leo!" Skids shouted.
Prowl glared at the young pair of twins and quickly lifted me up to his desk. "Do not bother her. Now tell me what you want to ask so you two can leave my office as quickly as possible." He said firmly.
"OK then," Mudflap and Skids said in unison. I tucked a loose strand of my blonde hair behind my ear to hear what the twins want to ask. "If a Smurf get strangled… What color do they changed to?" They asked without a single sentence of their 'gangster' talk.
"What?" I raised an eyebrow confusedly with a frown. I turned to Prowl with a confused look. "Do you know what the answer is, Prowl?" I asked.
Mudflap and Skids suddenly ran out of Prowl's office, leaving me behind with the SIC again. I scratched the back of my head. I know, I scratched a lot today, but this was really confusing. I rewind the question. What color does a Smurf changed into after they got strangled? My guess would be purple? Or red? Ugh, my head hurts.
"Hey? Prowl? Do you have the answer—" I turned around and Prowl suddenly slammed his helm to his desk. "Oh gosh! Prowl! Are you alright?" I asked, concerned.
"Logic does not compute." Prowl murmured as I lowered my ears to hear what he was saying.
I think this is the first time I've seen Prowl 'glitched'.
I grabbed my cell phone from my pocket and scroll down to find Ratchet's number. I pressed the call button and waited for him to answer my call. Finally, after a few rings, he picks the phone up.
"Yes, Jen? What is the matter? I have put this on an open comm. link, everyone is on this line." Ratchet said with his gruff voice.
"Uh…" I glanced over to Prowl and sighed, placed one hand on my hip. "Ratchet, please come to Prowl's office?" I said, unsure.
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"He glitched? After what Mudflap and Skids ask about that?" Ratchet asked with a hint of amusement as he began to reboot Prowl's system.
I sighed, but nodded. "Yes… Even I don't know the answer…" I said as I made myself comfortable at a table, near Ratchet's tools.
"Hah!" Leo snorted from the human's med bay area. I glanced over to him with a smile. It's been three weeks since I last saw him. "That's an easy question! The Smurf turns blue! You know because if we get strangled, we turn either purple or blue and since Smurfs are blue they turn to blue! Get it?" he burst out laughing.
The Autobots and humans—including me—were silent, except for Leo. I cleared my throat by accidentally coughing. "We don't get it, Leo…" I said with a small smile.
Leo's laughter dies down and ended with a cough, "Uh… tough crowd…" He whistled. "I'm losing my humor! Ugh! I blame your Director for that… I can't believe he kept me lock in that room for THREE WEEKS!" He ranted.
The soldiers agreed on Leo's ranting, even the Autobots agreed.
"Hot damn!" I heard someone shouted from below. I slowly crawled to the edge, shaking as the edge was getting closer. The table was as tall as Prowl's table! I gulped as I laid on my front, taking a peek to see who cursed. It was my friend, Yvonne. She was fanning herself with her hand. She had on a big hat and thick sunglasses on. She wore a white sundress with white tall heels and she was also carrying a bag. I raised an eyebrow, where is she going? "Jen! Yohoo~ what are you doing way over there?" She whistled.
"Uh… Watching Ratchet rebooting Prowl?" I answered, unsurely. Yvonne nodded and Leo began to give whistles at Yvonne, who walked towards the table, I'm lying on. I saw Yvonne glared at Leo. "What are you wearing those? I know the weather at Diego Garcia is very… sunny, but why are you wearing that dress Brook bought you?" I asked, shouting a little so my voice would reach Yvonne.
I saw Yvonne smirked. This isn't good. When she smirks, she's planning something. "I'm taking you to the mall of course!" she grinned.
I groaned. "We went to the mall yesterday… I don't want too." I sighed. It's true. I hate shopping for clothes, shoes, or anything else, except for books. That is the only thing I like about shopping. "I don't need anything." I added.
"But you need a new swimwear!" Yvonne cupped her mouth.
Swimwear? Oh no… not the… I shuddered at the thought of the b-word. Yes, the b-word… I know you all know about what's the continuation of the b-word. I'll give you a hint. It's a two piece. Female wears it to go swimming and it's very reviling. Can you guys guess it? I bet you all know the answer.
"I'm taking you to go bikini shopping!" Yvonne cheered happily as she winked at my direction, but Leo took that the other way around. From the look on his face, he thought Yvonne winked at him. I don't even know how Leo thinks that Yvonne winked at him, there was a huge gap between where Leo and I laid, looks like he's desperate to get out of that bed.
I hung my head low and laughed nervously. I'm sure that I saw Barricade cringed a little. "I don't want to go shopping for… a new swimwear…" I said, trying not to sound afraid.
Yvonne crossed her arms over her chest, glaring up at me. "Hey, wir gehen in ein paar Stunden raus zu dem neuen Wasserpark. Also schieb deinen Hintern sofort hier runter! (Hey! We're going out to the new waterpark in just a few hours! So get your butt down here this instant!)" she shouted in Germany.
"Nein, (No,)" I argued. "Ich wollte nicht mit zum Wasserpark gehen. (I refused to go to the waterpark.)" I continued, throwing Yvonne a straight look.
Ratchet raised an optic ridge. "What are you two talking about?" he asked in an irritated tone.
"Nothing," I answered as I turned to him and I turn my gaze back to Yvonne. "Zum Wasserpark zu gehen ist teuer...warum geht ihr nicht zum See? (Going to the waterpark is expensive… why don't you just go to the lake?)" I asked, switching my language to Germany.
"Pfff! Ich werde ganz bestimmt nicht zwischen ekligen, schleimigen Fischen schwimmen! (Psssh! I'm not going to swim with those slimy disgusting Pisces!)" Yvonne waved her hand in front of her face, making a disgusted look. "Ist eh egal, solange ich dabei bin, ich kann alles bezahlen. Außerdem würden sie uns einen großen Rabatt gegeben, wenn wir in einer großen Gruppe kämen. (Anyways, not while I'm around, I can pay it all off! Besides, they gave a really big discount if we go in one big group!)" She chirped happily.
"Als große Gruppe? Heißt das... (On big group? That means…)" I trailed off, glancing at Barricade, who was staring at me with his crimson optics. He was probably trying to translate the conversation we were having.
"Jap! Die Autobots kommen auch mit. Ist das nicht toll?! (Yup! The Autobots are tagging along with us! Isn't that great?!)" Yvonne squealed happily. "Natürlich, sie haben alle zugestimmt. (Of course, they all agreed to go along.)" She smirked.
"Dude! English! English please! I'm getting dizzy!" Leo screamed loudly, covering his ear and he closed his eyes tightly.
Yvonne giggled as I gave a deep sigh. "My last answer… Not going on b-word shopping with you or Mikaela or the other female Autobots." I said with a bored look, hoping Yvonne would give up.
"B-word?" Leo asked, confusedly.
I sighed again, "Yes… the b-word." I repeated.
Yvonne smirked and I don't like it one bit. "Oh… You mean… BIKINI! Bikini! Bikini! Bikini!" She chanted over and over, making everyone and everybot turned to her.
I face-palmed. Yeah… that's the word that I hate.
"Yvonne…" I groaned as I ran my hand down my face. My friend kept on chanting that awful b-word over and over… and I think she already reached a hundred or so. "Yvonne! Stop okay? You know I despise that word…" I grunted.
Another smirk was seen on Yvonne's lips. "If I stop, would you go to the waterpark?" she asked sweetly.
"No—," I wasn't even finish when Yvonne began to chant the b-word over and over once more. I let out a heavy sigh before turning to glare at Ratchet, who was chuckling. "Ugh… Yvonne… Please… Alright! I will go, but I refuse to wear those… things." I shuddered.
"Yay! Happy dance!" Yvonne cheered, doing a little happy dance.
I shook my head and saw Barricade walking towards me. "I do not approve you to wear those… things." He said with a hiss. See? He agrees with me.
"Don't worry, Barricade… I also don't approve." I said, patting his servo. I climb on his servo and he brought me down. "Thank you Barricade." I thanked and began to walk towards Yvonne, who was still doing her happy dance.
"Let's get this over…" I sighed heavily.
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The warm summer breeze and the bright shining sun were a perfect combination to stay under the shadow of a large umbrella. I know it's rather boring to just sit around and read while your friends played with each other in the swimming pool or go on water slides, but for me… I rather stay under this umbrella. I wore a grey t-shirt, dark cargo pants, and a pair of black flip flops—I only wear those when the weather is over the thermometer. My hair was pulled up in a high ponytail. Other than the umbrella, I wore a lot of sunscreen to protect my skin from the sun. I don't want my skin cells to be destroyed…
"Catch-me-if-you-can-you-slaggers!" A fast blur went pass by where I was sitting and luckily, the water splashed a few feet away from where I was seated. I gave a sigh. Blurr really loves swimming than any other Autobot.
Yes, I've seen all the Autobots' holoforms on how they react to the pool of water. To my surprise, Ironhide and Ratchet didn't really like swimming, but sadly, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker pushed them in. I feel really bad for those two grumpy Autobots and for Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. The CMO and the Weapon Specialist aren't going to let the Stingray twins off the hook anytime soon.
Elita-One, Chromia, Moonracer, and Arcee are having a lot of fun. Well, they were splashing each other with water and the males—not the Autobots—are giving whistles and let me tell you, their sparkmates and soon-to-be-sparkmates—weren't really pleased. Anyways, away from that topic, the rest of the Autobots are either enjoying the water rides, relaxing in the swimming pool, or did a little swim.
"CANNON BALL!" I heard Leo screamed and looked away from him as he created a huge splash. The water splashed over towards me and I got hit a little. I glared at him as he pops his head out from the water. Lucky him, my book didn't get wet. "Wow! Best cannon ball ever! High five!" he shouted and high-fived with Samuel and Bumblebee.
I couldn't help but chuckle. My family along with Robert, Samuel, Leo, and Mikaela were invited to the waterpark by Yvonne. Sarah and Annabelle were at the water playgrounds. I'm ashamed of myself because Annabelle is already a good swimmer at a young age. Yeah, laugh all you want. I still can't swim and I'm almost twenty years old.
"Question: You are not swimming like the others?" I almost forgot Soundwave was sitting beside me.
I shook my head, "I rather stay under here and not out there, destroying skin cells." I said, getting back to my reading.
"Statement: I agree." Soundwave nodded. The waterpark doesn't allow pets to get in. The Communication Commander wasn't too pleased with that rule, but he complied. He left his cassettes in his alt-mode and switched on the air conditioner so they don't get heated up. The both of us saw Leo did another cannon ball. Sondwave didn't move a single muscle when he was splashed with water. I closed my eyes tightly as the water splashed my face. I wiped my eyes and glared at Leo once more. "Another question: does he have to do that?" The former Decepticon asked.
I nodded with an irritated look. "No… He can do that elsewhere." I answered, wiping my face with my towel. Soundwave gave a nod before glancing back at the others. I saw Mirage was hanging out with Prowl and Ultra Magnus at the bar. Hot Rod was flirting with some girls and I can't seem to find where Wheeljack and Perceptor are—wait, there they are… experimenting on the water. Well, at least they're having fun. "Why aren't you out there Soundwave? There are some girls coming this way, I think they're going to ask you to join them." I smiled.
Soundwave turned to face me and sighed, running his fingers through his dark blue-almost black hair. "Answer: Not interested." He simple stated.
I laughed before patting his bare shoulder. "I guess that's a bit too late." I said and returned to my reading as Soudnwave was pulled away from the chair by a few girls. I snickered as they dragged him away, but Soundwave didn't respond. He flashed me a look, but I can't exactly look at his expression because of his thick sunglasses. I waved my hand slowly with a nervous smile. "Good luck, Soundwave… you're going to need it…" I murmured.
I heard a soft thud beside me. I glance over to my side and saw someone was sitting on the empty seat—the seat where Soundwave previously sat.
"Ah… Barricade," I nodded my head. I thought it was someone else. "What are you doing here? I thought you were swimming with the others?" I asked curiously while keeping my eyes glued on my reading.
Barricade sighed, "I got tired." He said.
I gave a nod, "By chasing Blurr? Or the twins?" I asked with a small smirk, narrowing my eyes to the officer sitting next to me.
Barricade glared, "Ceh… They're not worthy of my time." he answered, his arms crossed over his chest and his gaze turned away. I chuckled and continue on my reading. "Why aren't you playing like all the other humans?" he suddenly asked.
I stopped reading and turned to face his stern and monotone look. "I rather stay here then go out there." I said, referring to swimming out in daylight. Huh, in times like this, I feel like a vampire.
"I see…" Barricade says, glancing at the large pool in front of us. I also glanced over to the front as I heard laughter from Yvonne and Mikaela, not fun laughter, but somewhat fake laughter. "What the pit are they doing with that ball?" the former Decepticon asked, lowering his sunglasses.
"I think they're going to play a little friendly game of water ball." I said, smiling.
Yvonne suddenly turned to me, waving her hands up in the air as she held the beach ball on her other hand. "Jen! C'mon and join us! You can be in our team!" She shouted. 'Team' revering too: herself, Blurr, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Thundercracker, and Smokescreen. Mikaela's teammates are Samuel, Leo, Bumblebee, Ironhide, and Hot Rod. "And then we can beat Mikaela's butt!" she cheered with her fist pumped up in the air.
"No thanks… I rather not," I declined with a nervous smile. "I want to finish my book." I continued.
"Too bad…" Yvonne sighed. "Prepare to get your butt served, American Girl!" She tossed the ball to Mikaela, who passed it on to Bumblebee and he hits the ball to the opponent's side.
"You're just stalling." Barricade suddenly stated.
"What?" I ask as I turn to him.
Barricade gave a sigh as he turn to me, "You're just stalling… am I correct?" He hung his head a bit low to show his crimson eyes without lowering his glasses. I looked away and cleared my throat. He got me there. I heard him sighed. "Let me guess… You can't swim." He said with a straight tone.
I cringed. "Uh… Well…" I tried to come up with something, but somehow I failed do so. Barricade eyed me carefully as I tucked my loose strand of hair behind my ear. "You're right… I can't swim…" I admitted with a deep sigh.
"I thought all humans float?" Barricade said to himself with a confuse tone. He shook his head. "You seriously can't swim? I thought you have swimming lessons in your learning facility?" he asked.
I nodded, "Yes, we do have swimming lessons…" I paused and glance over to Barricade, who was waiting for my continuation. "But I kind of skipped on all of the lessons… saying that I have… a condition." I sighed, placing my chin on my palm.
"A condition?" Barricade asked, confused.
"I have Aquaphoebia…" I admitted.
"The fear of drowning?" Barricade concluded with an eyebrow raised. I nodded shamefully. I'm really embarrassed now. I looked away to hide my blush. "Why?" The holoform asked.
I turned to him as I covered my face with my hands. "I don't know…" I mumbled in my hand, but I bet Barricade can hear me. "When I was young—about seven—my Mom and Dad took Emily and I to the Tranquility swimming pool. Mom was sunbathing while Dad was sitting right next to her. Then, Emily and I were left alone to play in the swimming pool. Emily told me myth… The myth of the Pool Monster! She says when you jumped into the water and then, the monster will drag you down to drown and then eat you when you're unconscious from the lack of air! I didn't believe her, so I jumped in… But as soon as I jumped in…, I got dragged down! I saw the face and the monster had floating black hair around! I was so terrified and after being in the water for about a minute or so, Emily helped me out… So... uh… have been afraid ever since…" I told him my story with a pout.
Barricade didn't reply quickly, but stared at me with his crimson optics for a few seconds. "And you believe that story?" he asked and I nodded. He rubbed his temples, sighing. "Jen… There are no such things as a 'Pool Monster'… the only monster in the pool are Ironhide playing ball with the twins." he said, pointing to Ironhide and the twins.
I smiled a little before frowning back. "But I saw it with my own eyes! It's true!" I argued, trying to defend my theory.
Barricade ran his hand down his face before turning to me again. "Jen… I told you before… it doesn't exist. I confirmed it myself… I went swimming an hour ago and didn't find this 'Pool Monster'." He said with a stern tone. I refused to believe him. I mean, I saw the monster with my own eyes! Why can't he believe me? I'm not lying to him! Barricade suddenly stood up, lifting his shirt up. I looked away, giving him some privacy. I felt someone offering their hand for me. I glance back and saw that it was Barricade. "Well? What are you waiting for?" he shot me a look.
"What?" I asked, looking at his offering hand.
Barricade sighed, "I'm going to teach you how to swim and help you concur your fear." He said, his hand still waiting for my hand.
I hesitated. I don't want to face that Pool Monster again…
"Jen, I promise you, you will never drown." Barricade said, trying to convinced me.
I thought for a moment before looking up, "Promise?" I asked.
"Promise." Barricade nodded with a small smile. I sighed and placed my book down. I took off my cargo pants and my t-shirt. I have a speedo swimming top and the shorts too. It's less revealing and Barricade seems to approve. "Now follow me, I'll teach you at a less crowded place." He said, guiding me.
I nodded stiffly. Barricade kept on dragging me and finally we reached our destination.
"We're here." Barricade said and stopped on his tracks, making me halt as well. I leaned over to my left to see where 'here' is, but my view was suddenly blocked by Barricade himself. I raised an eyebrow at him confusedly. I yelped in surprise as he quickly lifted me up with easy, bridal style. He ignored my complains and in a flash, he threw me into the pool! The nerve of that police officer!
"Barricade! Help! I can't swim!" I coughed out the chlorine water.
I heard Barricade sighed heavily, "Jen. Stand up. It's only two feet deep." He stated.
I stopped squirming and quickly stood up with an embarrass smile. "Uh… I knew that?" I coughed as a few kids began to point their fingers at me while they laugh. I covered my face to hide my blush as I climb out of the pool.
Barricade shook his head. "We have a long way to go…" He sighed, pushing his sunglasses up.
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"—I said breathe!" Barricade pulled my head out of the water. I coughed up some water as I took off my goggles to wipe the water off my face with my hands. Barricade has taught me on how to swim for the pass thirty minutes now, judging from my G-shock waterproof watch. I saw him rubbing his temples as he placed his other hand on his hip. "Youngling… You need to breathe… You can't breathe underwater." He pointed out the obvious.
I glared at him as I took off my goggles. "I know that… my head just felt heavy…" I tried to come up with an excuse.
"That's because you've been holding your breath!" Barricade scolded and I shrunk down.
"Signorina? Funzionario Cade? What are you two doing?" A voice with an Italian accent asked from behind us.
"Teaching her how to swim…" Barricade replied with a smirk.
"Vedo (I see)," Mirage nodded his head, a hand on his chin. He suddenly jumped into the kiddy pool and face –palmed, not another Autobot teaching on how to swim! One Barricade is enough! I don't need a Mirage to be my other coach! "You need to be more gentle 'Cade. Humans are fragile, especially the femmes." He said.
I don't know if I should thank him or I should feel offended.
"Gee thanks Mirage…" I mumbled under my breath as I placed my goggles back on.
"You're welcome." Mirage smiled as he patted my shoulder. "How much have you learn from 'Cade?" he asked, flashing glances from Barricade to me.
"Nothing except holding my breath underwater." I replied, sitting down at the shallow pool.
"She attempt to breathe underwater," Barricade retorted, crossing his arms over his chest. He sat right next to me with one of his knees bent to he could lean his arm over.
"Ah… I know how to solve this problem." Mirage stated and climbed up to grab something. I raised an eyebrow and face-palmed as I saw what he brought back. I can't believe he brought back a giraffe floaty ring. He placed the floaty on my head. "There… problem solved." He smiled happily.
"That… doesn't really solve her fear of drowning, but it sort of did…" Barricade nodded his head with an amused smirk.
"Really funny…" I removed the swimming float after some kids decided to laugh at me again. I placed the squeaking giraffe float away from the water. "I appreciate what you two are doing, but I think I'm not going to learn how to swim anytime soon." I said standing up.
"I'm not going to give up just because you're giving up." Barricade let out a heavy sigh.
"Maybe I wasn't meant for aquatic sports." I grinned sheepishly, standing up.
"Hey! Jen!" I heard Dad shouted from somewhere. Barricade, Mirage, and I glanced around to find him and I spotted a tint of dark blue from the corner of my eyes. The three of us walked away from the kiddy pool towards the lazy pool. I almost laugh as I spotted almost all the Autobots chilling out at the pool. I didn't see Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mudflap, Skids, and Breakaway. Huh, maybe they're somewhere close. "How's about you join us? Grab a float and jump in!" Dad yelled excitedly.
"I think it's such a—," I wasn't even finish with my sentence.
"—good idea," Mirage cuts in. I stared at him in disbelief. I gave him an 'are-you-crazy' look. Barricade seemed puzzled for a moment, before smirking. "Don't you think it's a good idea, 'Cade?" The Italian holoform asked.
Barricade nodded in agreement. "Yes, it is Mirage." I also gave him the same look. He leaned closer to me, just close enough to whisper something into my ear. "Come now, Jen. This will be a good exercise for you, you won't drown here. It's only five feet deep and there's a lot of lifeguards floating around." he smirked.
"Lifeguards? There aren't any lifeguards around here!" I whispered back, looking worried.
Mirage rolled his eyes, "Primus…" he muttered. He tossed in three floats and jumped in along with Barricade. I was the only one standing. I hesitated for a moment, staring at the water as if it was mocking me. Finally I slowly steps in carefully to the float. I sighed in relief as I didn't drown. "See, Signorina? It is not that bad isn't it?" He asked.
"I guess…" I grumble under my breath.
Suddenly, Breakaway's holoform falls over from the bridge above us, creating a huge splash and a big wave. I yelped in surprised and gripped on the handle of the float tightly. Breakaway popped his head out of the water, flipping his wet bangs off his face. Mikaela and Yvonne flinch as the water splashed to her face.
"Ugh! Breakaway!" Mikaela and Yvonne whined at the Autobot.
"Ups… Sorry girls…" Breakaway apologize with a sheepish grin. Then he turned to the bridge with a scowl and a glare. "Frag you twins! I'm going to get you two fraggers!" he cursed at the Chevy twins, who high-fived each other while laughing.
"Hah!" Ironhide laughed and smirked at Breakaway. The young Autobot seeker glared at the Weapon Specialist before smiling mischievously, but Ironhide didn't realize he was planning up to something. "You should've seen your own—FRAG!" He cursed loudly—loud enough so Dad had to close Annabelle's ears—as he fell into the water.
I stared at the scene. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker swam underneath Ironhide and then, they both tipped him over, creating another huge splash and wave. I shook my head. Both set of twins were laughing as hard as they can as Ironhide popped his head out of the water with a deep glare.
"Way ta go Sides an' Sunny!" Mudflap and Skids cheered from above.
"Unbelievable…" Samuel muttered as he face-palmed.
"You can say that again." Bumblebee sighed.
I gave a nervous laugh before someone tried to drag me down. I almost screamed—almost. "Barricade!" I shouted quietly.
Barricade gave a sigh. "Relax… If you just look in the water, you'll see the fragger, Sideswipe." I did as told and looked down hesitantly. I saw a blur of black and a shiver went down my spine. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker popped their heads out of the water and grinned at me, placing an elbow on my float. I sighed in relief, placing a hand on my chest. "Fraggers… You almost scared the life out of her." the ex-Decepticon said sternly.
Sideswipe gave a pout, putting both his elbows on the left side of my float. "Awwww c'mon Jen… It was just a joke." He blinked a few times, electric blue eyes shining. "You know we didn't mean to…"
"Signorina is afraid of drowning." Mirage stated as I nodded my head.
Sunstreaker turned to face me with a smirk, "Don't worry… We're lifeguards, your lifeguards."
Ratchet rolled his eyes, "Since we did you two get a job as lifeguards? For all I know, you two slag-heads are trying to make people drown." He spat.
"Language people! Language, please! Anna is here!" Robert shouted and grinned.
They all laugh or chuckle, except for me. I was still terrified with the little stunt Sideswipe and Sunstreaker pulled.
"C'mon sweetspark! You're not mad at us are you?" Sideswipe asked with a pout.
Bumblebee scoffed, "Leave her alone Sides." He said, glaring at Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. I sighed loudly, slumping down to the float, since half of my body was under water, except for my arms and head. "What's the matter Jen? Are you not feeling well?" The scout asked worriedly.
"She's just terrified that some 'Pool Monster' might drag her down." Barricade stated with a straight tone.
"Pool Monster?" They all ask in unison.
Barricade nodded, "Some fairy tale her sibling told," He paused before continuing. "Emily told her that a 'Pool Monster' will drag you down to the bottom of the pool and eats you when you've passed out due to the lack of air. Jen didn't believe her sibling and she jumped into the pool—only to get drag down by the 'Pool Monster' who I presume is your sibling." He points a finger at my direction.
"I told you… the story is true!" I complained, turning my attention to Barricade.
"Well, have you seen this 'Pool Monster' before?" Barricade shot a question.
"Of course! I wouldn't tell you the story if I haven't seen it before!" I argued.
"What a bogus story," Mikaela said aloud.
Optimus nodded his head, "Mythical creatures do not exist. I have checked myself those creatures do not exist, Jen. Even what you Earthlings called 'Bigfoot' does not exist as well." He concluded.
I gave a sigh. I want to believe him, I do, but with the proof, I can't believe him.
"Oh~! Bigfoot so does exist!" Leo pointed a finger at Optimus, making the Autobot leader raised an eyebrow. "Ask Simmons! He also believed that Bigfoot exists! He has the hair and foot print to prove it!" He shouted.
"Ew!" Yvonne cried, giving a look to Leo. "Your friend collects hair? Bigfoot hair?! That's disgusting!"
I groaned as they started to argue.
What start as a swimming lesson, ends up to be a debate between Bigfoot is real or not.
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"Seatbelt on please," Sideswipe announce from the radio. I nodded and buckled up. I leaned against the leather seat tiredly. Finally after spending the whole afternoon at the waterpark, we're finally going back to base. It was already late and Annabelle was already sleeping in Ironhide's hands. We all agreed to sleepover at the Diego Garcia's base, since it's the nearest place from the waterpark. I sighed, rubbing my temples. The smell of chlorine still stings my nose. "Why so glum Sweetspark? Is it because we pulled that prank on you?" he asked.
I shook my head, looking out the window. "No Sideswipe. It's not about that…" I said.
The radio grunted, "Is it because you still can't swim? Or because of that 'Pool Monster' story your sister told you? Because if it is, then I'll teach you how to swim! I'm an awesome teacher! And I can prove it to you that Monsters do not exist!" He blabbered out.
I laughed tiredly, "Thank you Sideswipe." I heard him chuckle form the radio as the steering wheel move on its own. There was a moment of silence between us. "So… How's Bumblebee?" I asked, breaking the silence.
"Jen…" Sideswipe vented out heavily. I stared at the radio. "How many times do I have to tell you? We don't like Bee! It was a misunderstanding! I swear! Sunny didn't mean to commits his feelings to him! It just kind of… slipped out of his mouth." He explained.
"Wirklich? (Really?)" I said in Germany. I shook my head and translate, "Really?" I coughed.
"Do you want me to prove it?" Sideswipe asked.
"How?" I asked back, curious. How can he prove he and Sunstreaker don't like Bumblebee?
I jumped a little as Sideswipe's holoform appeared out of nowhere, in front of me. The black haired Autobot smiled at me as his bright blue eyes somehow glowed in the darkness. I held my breath as he leaned his head closer to mine. Heh, looks like the lessons Barricade gave me was handy after all. I stared straight into his electric blue eyes as he stared into my tired blue eyes. Sideswipe stopped only a few millimeters away from my lips.
"Does this prove it?" He whispered.
"Not… exactly." I answered, shrugging my shoulders.
"Oh well…" Sideswipe smirked as I raised an eyebrow. What's he up to now? My thoughts were cut off when a pair of warm lips brushed against mine. I blush a few shades of red as I covered my mouth while staring at Sideswipe. What the heck just happened? "Does this prove it?" he asked once more.
"What just happened?" I asked, blinking a few times.
Sideswipe laughed and patted my head. He leaned forward to kiss my forehead.
"Sweet dreams, sweetspark." He said before his holoform disappeared.
I yawned. "Good night, Sides—," and then I blacked out, drifting into sleep.
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I woke up to metallic screams and a lot of explosions. My head was spinning as more explosions were heard near me. I shakily stood up, but quickly stumbled down as there was another explosion. A few Cybertronian—which I presume are the Autobots because of their bright blue optics—ran pass by me, their arm cannons pointed at the opposite direction. I know that this isn't going to end well. I followed the Autobots from behind, even though I have very tiny legs compared to them, I was able to keep up with the speed, well… most of them.
"A-ari exublika!" One of the Decepticons shouted as he narrowed his cannon at the Autobots.
What the heck did that Decepticon just said? I backed away as a whole new Decepticon army charges towards the Autobots and I—even though this is a dream, it felt real. That's the signal for us to run. I ran along with the Autobots, feeling to anywhere. I spot a black mech with a lot of cannons attach to his shoulders and arms. The black Autobot snarled at the Decepticons as he narrowed his cannons at the enemy.
"Fragging Eowhip!" That robotic voice sounds familiar. Who has a deep and gruff voice plus who likes to curse in the Autobots' force? Gee, my guess would be Ironhide. Who's your guess?
"Antorahook rr!" The Decepticon roared in unison, making my ears hurt.
The battle begun between the Autobots and the Decepticons, but the Autobots were outnumbered. I followed the Autobots as they fall back. There was a feminine robot voice, shouting to her comrades. I spun around and found the female Autobot I was looking for! Wow… I stared up at her as she kept on shooting the Decepticons back, long enough for all of the Autobots to make an escape. She was tall! Compared to my small human body…
"Yrruh! Teg tuo fo ereh!" The femme shouted to her comrades.
"Eisvertreak! Uoy deen ot teg tou fo ereh oot!" 'Ironhide' shouted too.
"Ton tuohtiw Siders dna Streaker!" The femme, who will I now dub Silverstreak, shouted back to 'Ironhide'.
"Eisverstreak!" Two Autobots shouted, who I presume are Sideswipe and Sunstreaker came running towards Silverstreak and 'Ironhide'.
"Kool tuo!" Silverstreak shouted as she fired at Sideswipe and Sunstreaker's direction. The blast didn't hit the twins; instead it hit a Decepticon's square in the face, one word to describe it… ouch. I shook my head and glanced up to Silverstreak, who smiled at Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. I saw the twins smiled in return before fighting back. Silverstreak took cover near a building as Decepticons began to fire endlessly at the four. She peeked out to fire as well. "Slag ouy Eowhip!" she cursed.
Seriously… what are these guys talking about? I can't even understand a single thing on what they're saying! Well, except for the cursing part… Ironhide and the others cursed way too much.
"Eisverstreak! Kool tuo!" Sideswipe yelled as a Decepticon fired at her direction. Silverstreak rolled away from the sight and blasted the Decepticon. Sadly, the cannon on the Decepticon's hand were still fired up. The cannon narrowed to the top of the building and it fired at that direction. The large pieces of the building tumbled down. Silverstreak was below all of it, but she wasn't aware.
My eyes widened in fear. "SILVERSTREAK!" I screamed. I want to warn her I really do, but this is just a dream and I can't do anything about it.
"EISVERSTREAK!"
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Sideswipe quietly drove back towards base. He smiled to himself as he saw Jen was still asleep peacefully. A frown soon appeared as he scowled, remembering that Jen was still unconvinced with their story. But the non-kiss should do the trick to convince her that the twins are interested in her and not in Bumblebee. The silver mech snapped back to reality when he heard soft mumbling from his passenger. He quickly turned on his holoform.
'She's having a dream…' Sideswipe thought as he examined Jen's expression. 'A bad one at that…' he thought again.
Jen suddenly woke up and rubbed her eyes.
"Jen? Are you alright?" Sideswipe's voice seemed to startle the blonde. She jumped at the sound of his voice, looking terrified. Sideswipe's eyes widened. He frowned. What did she dreamed about that's making her jumpy at the sound of his voice? "Jen? Did you have a nightmare? It's alright… I'm here. Don't worry. Nothing will harm you, I promise." He cooed, trying to calm the shaking blonde.
"Si-Sideswipe…" Jen whispered.
"Shssssshhh… It's alright now…" Sideswipe shushed as he appeared on Jen's seat, letting her to sit on his lap. He gently patted Jen's head and rubbed her upper back to calm her down. The clueless mech immediately looked up to the web to find how to comfort a lady. He found one does everything that the guide tells him to do. Even though she wasn't exactly crying, she was terrified of something. It almost seems like crying. "Are you okay?" He asked after she stopped shaking.
"Y-Yeah… I'm okay… Thank you." Jen thanked, leaning against Sideswipe's chest.
Sideswipe smiled. Thank you internet.
After a minute or so, they kept that position in silence. Sideswipe played a soft lullaby from the radio so Jen could go back to recharge. Humans need their eight hours of recharge.
"Sideswipe?" Jen began, not looking up, her eyes getting heavier by the second.
"Hmmm?" Sideswipe responded, still patting her head.
"Who's Silverstreak?" Jen asked and falls asleep before Sideswipe could even respond.
Sideswipe's hand stopped patting Jen's head as it twitched a little. A frown appeared on his lips as his bright blue eyes darkened. He placed his hand on Jen's head as he rested his chin on her head.
"Silverstreak…" Sideswipe mumbled the name.
A/N: I used my own ver. of the Cybertronian language, but don't worry, I think only this chapter has my version of the Cybertronian language. The first three are not mine! :D
And you guys think I forgot about Leo ;)
TRANSLATION!:
a-ari exublika: AllSpark located.
Fragging Eowhip: (you guys know the word frag right?) Decepticons
Antorahook rr: All hail Megatron!
Yrruh! Teg tuo fo ereh!: Hurry get out of here!
Eisvertreak! Uoy deen ot teg tou fo ereh oot!: Silverstreak! You need to get out of here too!
Ton tuohtiw Siders dna Streaker!: Not without Siders and Streaker!
Eisverstreak: Silverstreak
Kool tuo!: Look out!
Slag ouy Eowhip!: (you guys know the word slag) you Decepticons!
Eisverstreak Kool tuo!: Silverstreak look out!
(If you guys pay close attention, the Cybertronian language are actually words in reverse) (The first three are from TF wikia)
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ANNOUNCEMENT!
I just realize… I want to make Jen a bit more of a believable character. Like she really belongs in the story, you know… blend in as if Bay puts her in the movies? I'm sure all authors want their OC to blend in the story to make the Fanfiction more alive, like it was a real live story. (I don't want her to be a Sue…) So any income on how I should develop my character?
If you guys want to tell me about someone else's (canon/non-canon) character, so they would not be too OOC or even OOC please tell me! ;D
Like my teacher always say: Think about your Readers!
Reviews are very appreciated, and please no flames!
R&R please!